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Kingfield

Maine · 586 residents · 3.638 sq mi
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Kingfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $174,800. With a median age of 58.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 50% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
586
+1%since 2023
from 583 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
161 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 160 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
58.7
+3%since 2023
from 57.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
56658660762764720202024Kingfield
2024586
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,250
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $36,648 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,431
+10%since 2023
from $37,815 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 36.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 22.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.528
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.526 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,800
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $173,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$442
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $633 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 91.0% in 2023
8.7% rent
Vacancy rate
21.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 22.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 42.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 42.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
−1%since 2023
from 4.7 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(572)
Black1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0.3%(2)
Diversity Score4.7%(27)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(575)
Black1.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0.2%(1)
Diversity Score4.6%(27)
Diversity Score
5
−1%since 2023
from 5 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 44.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 94.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+13%since 2023
from 25.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 67.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 21.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 60.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 50.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 55.1% in 2023
Female
46.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 44.9% in 2023
Foreign born
4.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 15.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 90.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 95.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kingfield, Maine?

Kingfield, Maine has about 586 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kingfield, Maine?

The typical household in Kingfield, Maine earns about $37,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kingfield, Maine expensive?

In Kingfield, Maine, the median home is worth about $174,800, and the typical rent is about $442 a month.

How educated are people in Kingfield, Maine?

About 46.0% of adults age 25 and over in Kingfield, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kingfield, Maine?

About 21.8% of people in Kingfield, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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